Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and scored a big 5 len win at this track January 24 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Fah Rong with 57kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, long-neck behind Miss Ziggy carrying 56kg at $4.80. Great chance to make it two in a row. Worth following up.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 58.5kg at $6.80. Before that got back early 11th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Southern Country with 59kg at $8.50. Can hit the frame with the right run.

Most recently 10th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 60kg at $5.60. Before that 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Flower Moon with 59.5kg at $3.50. Sure to prove hard to beat at a circuit he has enjoyed in the past.

At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 58kg at $16.10. The run before that 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Pizarro with 57.5kg at $5.80. In the mix again.

Most recently 7th of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Akenehi carrying 58.5kg at $26.70. The race before that won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Kids Got Gears carrying 58.5kg at $29.80. Disappointing last time and needs to do more.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track January 14 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Canterbury Flight with 58.5kg at $3.30. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Red Label with 58.5kg at $2.60. Very hard to beat.

At the latest run 4th of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Akenehi with 58kg at $35.20. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Omoto January 4 over 1500m in soft going defeating Grand Cru with 55.5kg at $67.60. Will get back in the run and need a bit of luck.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 16 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Aladdins Jem with 55kg at $70.80. The start before that won by a nose at Kurow December 30 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Living In Hope with 55kg at $10.50. Looks tested again.

At the latest run struggled in the run home; 13th of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Loose Sally with 54kg at $87.20. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Ziggy carrying 54kg at $13.50. Needs to do more. Prepared to overlook.

Last start 3rd of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Akenehi carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 6th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 59kg at $7.60. Can improve again. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.

At the latest run 7th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Flamboyance carrying 57kg at $9.80. The race before that 13th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Southern Country with 58kg at $11. Nicely placed and looks sure to feature.

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Ascot Park January 22 over 2215m in soft going defeating She's A Filly carrying 56.5kg at $3. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Beaujolais carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. Racing well and can win again.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Devil In Disguise with 57kg at $13.10. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 2024 over 1550m, 7 len behind Love Sparkles carrying 56.5kg at $19.20. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Miss Emerald with 56kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 57kg at $10.40. Top hope.

At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track January 24 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Call To Arms with 56.5kg at $11. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Adios Vamonos carrying 53.5kg at $8. Has found form but others rate better this time.

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, slow going 8 len behind The Better One carrying 57.5kg at $28.30. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Kurow December 30 over 1800m in soft going defeating Autumn Breeze with 56.5kg at $10.40. Will need to do a bit more.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Our Clarry carrying 57kg at $14.80. Second-up 8th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Great chance to atone.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 12 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie with 56.5kg at $22.30. The race before that 5th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Porthouse Lady carrying 56.5kg at $11. Prefer to see her back in form.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Miss Emerald with 56kg at $58.80. The run before that won by 2.25 len at Reefton January 7 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Noivern with 56.5kg at $22.30. Looking to others.

Dual acceptor. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Miss Emerald with 58kg at $52.60. Before that 13th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 59kg at $38.70. Hard to have in this tough line-up.